Juancho Hernangome He is resurgating this season in Greece. The Madrid will be the Spanish representative of the 'Final Four'of the Euroleague con Panathinaikosin force champion and one of the clear candidates to reach the final of Abu Dhabi. The forward granted an interview to 'La Gazzetta'And he talked about the Euroleague and his future.
Panathinaikos It is one of the four teams classified for Final Four next Friday. The Greeks surpassed in a hard tie that was decided In the fifth game to Anadolu Efes. In the first game, Juancho had a historical performance in Euroleague which was decisive for the victory of his team: 20 points and 16 rebounds.
Now, the Greeks travel to Abu Dhabi To dispute the 'Final to Cuatro', where they will face the Fenerbahce of Saras Jasikevicius. In addition to these two teams, Olympiacos and Monaco complete a basketball quartet that has made merits to be fighting for the title.
Juancho Hernangómez, in the first match of the Playoff Euroleague against Anadolu Efes / Euroleague
“We may have more pressure since we won the trophy last year, but we continue to go to Abu Dhabi With the same hunger. To crown us champions of Europa and return to Athens With the trophy, “said the Spanish player. Panathinaikos He raised the title in the last edition, surpassing a Real Madrid that seemed invincible (85-70).
Hernangómez little is happy in Athens. “I am living true happiness in the Panathinaikos. I am very happy in Athenswith the team and with the fans. I want to be part of this legacy. They have cried for me in the bad times, They have supported me in difficult times“.
Juancho is finding its true level with Ataman In this end of course. A few months ago, he was an aimless or prominence player, with a much more secondary role and an attitude that caused more than one anger of his coach. Now, It is a fundamental piece in Panathinaikos and has sneaked into the second ideal quintet of the Euroleague.
Juancho's future passes through Spain
In addition to talking about his great moment in Greece, The Spanish valued his future and the team in which he would like to retire. “While I am in good shape, I would like to play at least one season With the students, the team of my city. Be where at that time, to close the circle of my career, “he revealed.
“The idea of finishing my career in Spain is important, That's why I signed only two more years instead of a longer contract. But right now I feel that I am living the happiest moment of my career. “Abu Dhabi can be the cherry cherry of an unforgettable season for a renewed Juancho.
